Genius Trick: Why You Should Place a Towel in the Dishwasher

This simple trick could help you save time when cleaning and drying dishes.

For many people, the dishwasher is an essential kitchen appliance, making daily chores quicker and easier. However, a common frustration arises after the wash cycle when small puddles of water often linger on cups and bowls, requiring additional drying by hand. Fortunately, there's a simple and effective trick that can eliminate this problem, ensuring your dishes come out perfectly dry immediately after the wash cycle.

Once the dishwasher has done its job, transforming your dirty dishes into sparkling clean ones, there's still that lingering issue of wet spots, particularly in cups and bowls where water tends to collect. This not only adds an extra step to your routine but can also be quite annoying when you're in a hurry to put away your dishes and get on with something else. 

Here's where a clever trick comes in: by using a common kitchen item, you can avoid the hassle of manual drying altogether.

To keep your dishes dry after the wash cycle, all you need is a regular hand towel or dish towel. After the dishwasher has completed its cycle but before you open the door, wedge the towel halfway into the top of the dishwasher door, letting the other half hang outside. Then, close the door again, allowing the towel to remain in place.

Leave the dishes in the closed machine for about 15 to 20 minutes. During this time, the towel will absorb the moisture from the steam that has condensed inside the dishwasher. This simple step helps to prevent water from pooling in those annoying little pockets on your cups and bowls, leaving your dishes dry and ready to be put away.

There are several additional ways of preventing dishes from being wet after a dishwasher cycle. It is a good idea to use a rinse aid, which helps water slide off surfaces more easily. Avoid overloading the dishwasher to allow proper air circulation, and select the heat dry option if available. Additionally, regularly clean the filter to ensure efficient drainage, and consider running the dishwasher at night, giving dishes more time to air dry.